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Creamy smoked pasta shells stuffed with spinach, sausage, and ricotta.

Smoked Stuffed Pasta Shells with Italian Sausage and Ricotta

Carne Diem Culinary
These delicious stuffed pasta shells are loaded with creamy ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, and spinach. The stuffed shells are perfect for an easy family dinner or a great recipe to make on your smoker for a unique twist.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 657 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Italian Sausage
  • 16 Ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ Cup Baby Spinach
  • ⅓ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 24 Ounces Marinara Sauce
  • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella divided
  • 12 Ounce Jumbo Shells

Instructions
 

  • Brown the sausage and crumble, then remove from the pan and cool.
  • Cook the baby spinach in the sausage grease, until wilted.
  • Combine the ricotta, sausage, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, spinach, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of mozzarella in a bowl and mix to combine.
  • Cook the jumbo pasta shells per the package instructions.
  • Layer ⅓ of the jar of marinara in the 9x13 pan.
  • Stuff and layer the shells and place in the pan.
  • Top with the remaining marinara and ½ cup of water.
  • Top with the remaining mozarella cheese.
  • Smoke at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 35gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 1684mgPotassium: 697mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1403IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 458mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Italian Sausage, Marinara, mozzarella, Pasta, ricotta
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